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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.44, 677.17 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.44, 677.17 and 279.24 is: 417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.44 : 677.17 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.44/677.17 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.44x = 677.17 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.44x = 189,094.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,094.49/452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.95

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